Knoxville & Beyond Rooftop Bars: Where to Go This Fall

# Why rooftop bars now

# Downtown Knoxville — quick list and what to expect

Downtown Knoxville concentrates options within Market Square, Gay Street, and nearby neighborhoods. These spots are convenient if you want to combine dinner, a walk on Market Square, or an evening event.

• Bernadette's Crystal Gardens — 26 Market Square, Knoxville, TN 37902. (865) 524-2224
• Five Thirty Lounge — 530 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. (865) 544-9977
• Hi-Wire Brewing — 2020 Barber Street, Knoxville, TN 37920. (865) 935-9395
• Preservation Pub — 28 Market Square, Knoxville, TN 37902. (865) 524-2224
• Radius Rooftop Lounge — 507 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. (865) 770-5989
• Scruffy City Hall — 32 Market Square, Knoxville, TN 37902. (865) 524-2224
• Sunspot Restaurant — 2200 Cumberland Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37916. (865) 637-4663

These listings put you near Market Square activity and downtown walking routes. If you want a classic rooftop with cocktails and a skyline perspective, look for places in the Market Square and Gay Street area. If you prefer craft beer and a brewery atmosphere, Hi-Wire Brewing on Barber Street is the downtown option named here.

# Maryville — neighborhood rooftop choices

Maryville has multiple rooftop options clustered near the downtown core, which makes hopping between spots practical if you're out with a small group.

• The Armory — 496 Ellis Avenue, Maryville, TN 37804. (865) 587-4655
• Walnut Kitchen — 606 High Street, Maryville, TN 37804. (865) 980-8228
• Wells Tavern — 114 East Broadway, Maryville, TN 37804. (865) 260-0560

These venues offer local dining and rooftop seating within short walking distance of Maryville's main streets.

# Sevierville and Gatlinburg — mountain-adjacent rooftops

If you want elevation with mountain color, head east toward Sevierville and Gatlinburg.

• 101 Sky Lounge — 101 East Main Street, Sevierville, TN 37862. (865) 381-2101
• Peak Bar & Eatery — Wilderness of the Smokies, 1424 Old Knoxville Highway, Sevierville, TN 37876. (877) 325-9453
• Altitude Rooftop Bar & Lounge — 229 East Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. (865) 412-9802
• Jason Aldean's Kitchen + Rooftop Bar — 644 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. (865) 225-9628

These places are useful when you want a rooftop view combined with a day in the Smokies or a Gatlinburg evening.

# Practical tips for planning a rooftop visit

• Check hours and reservations. Rooftop seating can be limited and some venues serve full meals while others focus on drinks and small plates.
• Dress in layers. Even in fall, temperatures can drop after sunset on higher outdoor patios.

This list compiles rooftop options across Knoxville and nearby towns. Use the addresses and phone numbers to confirm current menus, hours, and whether reservations are needed before you go.